57 On 69 Frame ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

keb · 11-12-2004, 09:11 PM

Good Morning! I have a 57 Chevy 3600 Pickup that is in great shape, but driving it is tedious (235, 4 speed, 10,000 to 1 rear end gears!). I also have a 68 Chevy pickup that is a joy to drive (327, automatic, power steering ...) ... I would like to set the 57 on the 68 frame ... any advice or sites that could help me with this? Thanks and have a great day, Keb

sixty8c10 · 11-12-2004, 10:31 PM

someone correct me if i'm wrong, but if i remember correctly the 68's wheelbase is to wide for this swap. should find a s-10 frame to put it on.

dubie · 11-15-2004, 01:50 PM

Nah, DennyB has his 56 on a 67-72 chassis. The extra width can be corrected with the proper back spacing on the wheels.

Why not just fab a Camaro front clip onto the original frame?

keb · 11-16-2004, 10:26 AM

The original frame and drivetrain is in really good condition, but the brakes are shot. I have the 68 chevy (it is in the avatar picture), and my wife is leaving for Europe for 10 days beginning Thanksgiving! I figure ... why not ... In the long run my plan would be to put the 68 body and bed on the 57 frame and use it as a work truck. I have a hydraulic truck crane to put on it and the 57 drivetrain crawls anywhere I point it. The 68 has the 290 horse 327 in it and a deep pan 400 automatic ... it is fun to drive and the 57 is fun to set in ... it seems like a killer combination.

DennyB · 11-19-2004, 09:12 AM

Have at it

11-12-2004, 09:11 PM	#1
keb Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Meridian Idaho Posts: 6	57 On 68 Frame ? Good Morning! I have a 57 Chevy 3600 Pickup that is in great shape, but driving it is tedious (235, 4 speed, 10,000 to 1 rear end gears!). I also have a 68 Chevy pickup that is a joy to drive (327, automatic, power steering ...) ... I would like to set the 57 on the 68 frame ... any advice or sites that could help me with this? Thanks and have a great day, Keb Last edited by keb; 11-13-2004 at 01:02 AM. Reason: wrong year on Title

11-12-2004, 10:31 PM	#2
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	someone correct me if i'm wrong, but if i remember correctly the 68's wheelbase is to wide for this swap. should find a s-10 frame to put it on. __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

11-15-2004, 01:50 PM	#3
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Nah, DennyB has his 56 on a 67-72 chassis. The extra width can be corrected with the proper back spacing on the wheels. Why not just fab a Camaro front clip onto the original frame? __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

11-19-2004, 09:12 AM	#5
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Have at it __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

11-16-2004, 10:26 AM	#4
keb Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Meridian Idaho Posts: 6	The original frame and drivetrain is in really good condition, but the brakes are shot. I have the 68 chevy (it is in the avatar picture), and my wife is leaving for Europe for 10 days beginning Thanksgiving! I figure ... why not ... In the long run my plan would be to put the 68 body and bed on the 57 frame and use it as a work truck. I have a hydraulic truck crane to put on it and the 57 drivetrain crawls anywhere I point it. The 68 has the 290 horse 327 in it and a deep pan 400 automatic ... it is fun to drive and the 57 is fun to set in ... it seems like a killer combination.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.